Industries
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Logistics Objectives
If last week we saw the logistics tasks and activities, this week we are going to focus on their purpose. In which are the objectives of logistics; that is, the final reason why all the previous actions are executed. Beyond the movement of materials from one place to another, logistics pursues broader and more strategic challenges for both its customers and its environment. What are the objectives of logistics Generate value As we have said before, the objectives of logistics are not the mere movement of products. The key lies in generating value for the client through this process. This can be achieved in various ways: speed of delivery, quality…
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How to match demand to supply
The balance between demand and supply is as delicate as it is a critical issue in supply chains. Logisticians around the globe are well aware of the savings that can be achieved by maintaining this balance, and of the disasters that can occur when one of the two is far superior to the other. Last week we saw how we can try to optimize supply to meet demand. In this article we are going to turn the tables and collect some of the methods used to ensure that the demand is the one that adapts to the supply capacity that we have (either by having less supply than we would…
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What is the Logistics Chain
Logistics Chain or Supply Chain. Where does one begin and where does the other end? We often use them synonymously, although in reality they are not, since their tasks, functions and objectives differ. To help us distinguish them, we are also going to propose some definitions, to help establish their respective fields of action. What is the Logistics Chain “Logistics is about getting the right product to the right customer, in the right amount, in the right condition, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost,” as defined by John J. Coyle, professor of logistics. at Penn State University and author of several books on…
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Advantages of freight transport by road
Freight transport by road is one of the preferred methods of transportation around the world. In 2015 there were 13,841 companies in Spain dedicated to the road freight transport sector, which totaled a turnover of almost 23,000 million euros. What is the reason for this preference on the part of companies? What does road freight transport offer and for what kind of situations is it the best alternative? Advantages of freight transport by road Indicated for our distances Like other types of transport, road freight transport is especially efficient over a certain range of distances. For example, for shipments by rail, we will often need to have to travel a…
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what is logistics
What is logistics? How can we get as close as possible to that concept? How can we help shape it and grasp what it entails? In order to achieve this, we have tried to approach it from different points of view, in order to create a complete puzzle. Let’s use some academic definitions, short quotes that underline key ideas about logistics, where the term came from, and what the future holds to find out what logistics is. Definitions of what is logistics “Logistics is the process of strategically managing the acquisition, movement, and storage of materials, parts, and finished inventory (and the corresponding information flow) through the organization and its…
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How to get it right with full load transportation
Full load transport is one of the main types of road transport. Flexible, reliable, fast and efficient, it has always been highly sought after by shippers and logisticians, since both can take advantage of its characteristics and create stable relationships in which both benefit. We have prepared this article so that you can find out if full charging is the right solution for your needs. What is full load transportation We are talking about full load transportation when a vehicle exclusively carries the merchandise of a single client from point A to point B (although there are mixed possibilities, such as transporting only merchandise from one client, but having two…
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14 reasons why your competitors outsource logistics and transportation companies
The vast majority of companies have logistics operators who help them totally or partially in their supply chain. However, the decision to hire logistics and transportation companies remains one of the most important for companies. What is it that leads companies to entrust their logistics to third parties? What are your competitors looking for doing it? Logistics and transport companies offer a wide range of services (storage, order preparation, distribution, etc.) to make life easier for their customers. In addition, a good logistics operator will draw up a transition plan for those clients who want to make the leap to outsourcing to do so easily. We are going to review…
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How is the national transport of merchandise
How is the national transport in Spain? Is there a predominant mode of transportation? How much merchandise moves within our borders? How has the arrival and development of express paleteria distribution networks been in our country? For logistics operators such as Transgesa, it is essential to know the answer to these questions and to know what our national transport is like. Who rules in national transport If there is an undisputed king in national transport, that is the road. The great dominator of logistics in Spain brings together the shipment of more than 80% of the products that are purchased in Spain, relegating maritime transport to second position and far…
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Is your shipping company good? Seven ways for you to know
Companies that need to deliver merchandise know how important it is to have a supplier that is a true partner and help on a day-to-day basis. However, how can we know if the shipping company we are working with is the right one? What should we look at in order to know if it is really adding value to us? In this week’s article we are going to give you some clues so that you can pull the thread and find the answer in your case. Seven points to look at in your shipping company 1.- Is it proactive and does it give you ideas to improve? A good shipping…
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Challenges for national transport companies in Spain
We are already fully into 2019. And, as always, the beginning of the year has been filled with wish lists. Purposes and commitments to motivate us for the upcoming course. In our case, as our passion is logistics, our thoughts for 2019 are focused on the challenges and pending tasks that national transport companies have ahead of them. Challenges of national transport companies Coping with technological disruption In recent times, the business world in general, and logistics in particular, has been practically overwhelmed by the simultaneous arrival of many technologies, all of them promising El Dorado to those who embrace them. We are talking about advances such as Big Data,…
